Feeding Therapy

What is Feeding Therapy?

Assess and diagnose feeding disorders and difficulties

Develop personalized treatment plans and goals to improve skills essential for feeding

Use various techniques and exercises to help patients improve their oral motor coordination for effective chewing and swallowing

Assist individuals in the areas of oral hypersensitivity as well as tactile and oral sensory aversions

Provide counseling and guidance to individuals and their families to address feeding concerns and improve skills in the home environment

Why Use Us

Our feeding therapy services provide a personalized and comprehensive approach to improving feeding skills. We have a team of experienced and certified Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Patholgists who are dedicated to helping individuals of all ages overcome feeding difficulties.

Experience

Strengths-based approach

Collaboration

Active Therapy

What we do

Other Services We Offer

Assessment and Diagnosis:

Our Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists work together to assess and diagnose feeding disorders and difficulties in children. This involves evaluating oral motor coordination, sensory aversions, feeding skills, and oral hypersensitivity,

Expanding Variety of Foods

This focuses on expanding the variety of foods your child will explore or consume. We used a client led approach to interact with different food items to help expand an individual's diet.

Oral Motor Coordination

Oral motor coordination refers to the ability to use the muscles of the mouth, lips, tongue, and jaw effectively for various functions, including speaking, eating, and drinking. This skill is essential for communication and swallowing, and difficulties in oral motor coordination can impact a child's ability to articulate sounds, eat different textures, or manage saliva.

Feeding Skills

Speech language pathologists work with individuals who have cognitive-linguistic deficits due to neurological conditions like stroke or traumatic brain injury. They help improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive skills necessary for effective communication.

Oral Sensory Aversions

Oral sensory aversion refers to an intense dislike or avoidance of certain tastes, textures, or sensations in the mouth. With targeted strategies and support, many children can improve their tolerance to different foods and textures.

Individualized Treatment

Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists develop personalized treatment plans to address specific feeding goals. They use a variety of techniques and strategies to improve expanding food varieties, oral motor skills, snesory aversions, self feeding, and oral hypersensitivity.

Tactile Sensory Aversions

Therapy for tactile sensory aversions is aimed at enhancing comfort with various textures while promoting independence and daily functioning. With a structured and supportive approach, individuals can gradually overcome their aversions, leading to improved quality of life and greater participation in everyday activities.

Oral Hypersensitivity

Therapy for oral hypersensitivity aims to reduce discomfort and improve functional skills related to eating and communication. By using a structured approach that involves gradual exposure, sensory play, and supportive techniques, individuals can become more comfortable with a wider range of oral experiences, enhancing their overall quality of life.

Collaboration and Counseling:

Speech language pathologists collaborate with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. They may also offer counseling and support to individuals and their families to address emotional and social aspects related to communication disorders.

Swallowing and Feeding Therapy:

Speech language pathologists address swallowing and feeding difficulties, helping individuals improve oral motor control, manage dysphagia (swallowing disorders), and develop safe and effective feeding strategies.